The Boring Company

Senior Test & Reliability Engineer

Bastrop, USA · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 986 days ago

FEAPCB DesignMechanical DesignResearchPublic SpeakingOSHAThermodynamics

About the role

These machines will be responsible for creating thousands of miles of tunnel and making tunnels a viable method of transportation.
A Senior Test Engineer at The Boring Company plays a pivotal role in the development and evaluation of tunneling boring machines.
Their work is critical to ensuring that TBMs meet the highest standards of performance and safety for the challenging task of tunnel excavation.

Design and conduct experiments that serve to optimize the tunneling process (increase speed, reduce cost).
Design and conduct experiments that validate machine reliability.
Develop data-based models for key tunneling parameters.
Design experience using CAD software, FEA software, PCB design software, and/or software development.
Knowledgeable in kinematics, thermodynamics, mechatronics, mechanism design, fluid power system concepts and design, dynamics, material selection, testing methods, and common machining and fabrication processes.

Bachelor or graduate degree in physics, chemistry, math and/or engineering.
Hands-on hardware experience fabricating and assembling complex systems - can be in a professional, academic or recreational setting.
1+ year of experience analyzing data using Python.
5+ years of experience on cross-functional technical projects (mechanical, electrical, software).
Experience in creating original technical deliverables (papers, presentations, posters, etc.).
Basic knowledge of tunnel boring processes and related systems (excavation, ground conditioning, grout, tunnel lining, muck removal, etc.) Culture We're a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people.

Benefits We offer employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.

The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels.
Today, we are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions.
The Prufrock team creates the world's fastest tunnel boring machines.
They are responsible for designing and operating test stands, designing experiments, conducting extensive testing, ensuring safety and reliability, analyzing data, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to the ongoing improvement of TBM technology.
Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.

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